There's a smart way to end the water crisis

Millions of people around the world could get access to safe water in their homes with the help of small, affordable loans.

That's where Water.org comes in. We are here to bring safe water and sanitation to the world through access to small, affordable loans. There is both a need and demand for these loans, because when people have access to safe water, they get time back to go to school, earn an income and take care of their family. It changes their world.

For more than 25 years, with your help, we've been providing families with hope, health and the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty.

Your donation is a powerful catalyst

One of the major barriers to safe water and sanitation is affordable financing. We address this barrier head-on through access to small, easily repayable loans. Every repaid loan creates a new opportunity for another family.

By supporting Water.org, you are part of a solution that reaches more people. This makes your donation go further. So far, we have reached more than ten million people - and there are millions more whom you can impact today.

Meet Anisa

Anisa lives in Indonesia, and at 13 years old, is the oldest of three. She loves school. Without safe water or a toilet at home, Anisa spent time gathering water, often prioritizing this over schoolwork.

Thanks to Water.org, Anisa and her family got access to a small, affordable loan that would allow them to take charge of their own water and sanitation needs through a safe water tap and a sanitary latrine at home.

With access to safe water, Anisa can plan for the future she deserves.

Anisa doesn't have to walk for water anymore, or sacrifice her schoolwork. Now she can plan for the future she deserves. That's the power of water.

Our founders: Matt Damon and Gary White

Ten years ago, Matt and Gary were independently working to break down barriers between people and access to safe water. A common goal to pioneer smart solutions to the water crisis brought them together, and their combined water and sanitation expertise and star-power have allowed Water.org to emerge as a leader in the water and sanitation sector.